Hot New Reels, Sizes, and PT Technologies from Quantum in 2010 (continued)

Reax PT Baitcast Reel:
First up in the new line is Quantum's new value baitcaster, the Reax PT. This 100 size profile reel has the line
capacity of the 200 size equivalents and is able to hold 145 yards of 12 pound monofilament.
The Reax has an all metal construction, is built with an aluminum frame and side covers.

Introducing
the new Quantum Reax PT in the 150 size

The new baitcast reel also has
Quantum's 3rd Generation cast control, the automatic infinite ACS3 system. Also new is the new Layered PT ceramic
drag system which includes both ceramic and carbon fiber discs. The reel features 7 PT Polymer-Stainless bearings, 34 IPT on the high speed reel, and a
capless one-piece screw on handle. The Reax PT will retail for $169.95 and will
be available first in a right-hand retrieve with two gear ratios - 7.3:1 and
6.6:1.

Here's a table comparing to the popular
competitive models:

Brand/Model

Retail Price

Frame/Side Covers

Bearings

Line Capacity (yds/lb)

Cast Control

Weight
(oz)

Drag

Drag Force
(lb)

Quantum Reax PT

$169.95

Aluminum/
Aluminum/
Aluminum

7

145/12

Automatic Infinite ACS3

8.5

Layered Ceramic

18/15

Shimano Castaic

$169.99

Aluminum/
Graphite

5

110/14

Internal VBS

8.6

Dartanium

9.2

Abu Garcia Revo SX

$169.99

Aluminum/
Aluminum/
Graphite

11

140/12

Magnetic

8.7

Carbon Matrix

12

Energy SS PT
Baitcast Reel: The Energy SS PT is
positioned one step above the Reax PT we just mentioned. It features everything on the
Reax PT with the addition of 9 PT Polymer-Stainless bearings instead of 7. The
Energy SS PT also has a different finish than the Reax. Retail price for the new
Quantum Energy SS PT is $229.95 and the reel will be available in right-hand only with
two gear ratios - 7.3:1 and 6.6:1.

All metal
construction and a 34 IPT for the high speed model

Here's a table comparing to the popular
competitive models:

Brand/Model

Retail Price

Frame/Side Covers

Bearings

Line Capacity (yds/lb)

Cast Control

Weight
(oz)

Drag

Drag Force
(lb)

Quantum Energy SS PT

$229.95

Aluminum/
Aluminum/
Aluminum

9

145/12

Automatic Infinite ACS3

8.5

Layered Ceramic

18/15

Daiwa Zillion

$269.99

Aluminum/
Aluminum/
Graphite

7

120/14

Magforce Z

8.8

8 Disc

8.8

Abu Garcia Revo Premier

$259.99

Aluminum/
Aluminum/
Graphite

6

145/12

Magnetic

6.35

Carbon Matrix

12

Tour KVD PT
Baitcast Reel: With the
introduction of the Tour KVD rods last season we knew it was just a matter of
time before Quantum would bring out a matching KVD reel. Introducing the new Quantum Tour KVD PT baitcast reel. Appearance
wise it looks much like the original Tour Edition PT with red highlights
throughout. It has all the nuts and bolts of the Tour
Edition PT reel such as the carbon fiber handle plus the new PT technologies
mentioned (100 size - 200 line capacity, ACS3, Layered PT Ceramic drag system),
and actually more. Unlike the Reax PT and Energy SS PT, the Tour KVD PT has a
ceramic coated aluminum drive gear and main shaft. The reel also features 11 PT
Polymer-Stainless bearings, and will be available in three different gear ratios -
7.3:1, 6.6:1, and a low cranking speed of 5.4:1. At release time the reel will
be available in right-hand
retrieve first and will retail for $299.95.